GEORGE V. FORSYTH -

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GEORGE V. FORSYTH 1955 - 2010 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our son, brother and life partner, George Vaughan Forsyth. His death was the result of an automobile accident on his way to work in Dominion City on Wednesday, June 16, 2010. He was 54 years old. George will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his parents, Joan and George Forsyth; his older sister Elizabeth; brother-in-law and great friend Ian Burgess; nieces, Katherine and Jennifer; nephew Adam Burgess, all of Fredericton, NB; aunt and uncle, Margaret and Peter Jangaard; cousins, Ingrid (Jangaard) Latimer, Chris Jangaard and Thomas Jangaard, all of Halifax, NS; aunt and uncle, Betty and Randy Burton of Albuquerque, New Mexico and their children; Betty Forsyth of Vancouver, BC, as well as several cousins there. Left to cherish his memory is his longtime partner Gayle Jarvis and her family, including her parents, Lyn and Joyce Jarvis; her sister Shelly and Gary Turnbull and their children, Megan, Derek and Claire; her sister and brother-in-law, Lynda and Mitch Long and their children, Matthew and Martin, all of Winnipeg. George was born December 15, 1955 in Halifax, NS and was the only son of George and Joan (nee Vaughan) Forsyth. George grew up in Dartmouth, NS and Fredericton, NB with his sister Elizabeth. He graduated from Fredericton High School in 1973 and later attended UNB where he earned a BBA, BA in history and his Bachelor of Teaching. His first teaching position was in Peguis, MB where he taught for five years. He then taught in Dominion City where he remained for 21 stimulating and fulfilling years. While at Roseau Valley School he taught Business Education and computer courses. He also coached badminton and supported the school in their many extra-curricular events. George travelled back to the Maritimes every summer where he spent his precious summers hiking, playing tennis and exploring the coastline in his zodiac with any of his friends and relations who were up for an adventure. George was a bright light and will be dearly missed. A memorial service will take place Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd., Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made in memory of George V. Forsyth to Doctors Without Borders, The Winnipeg Humane Society or a charity of the donors wish. The family would like to extend their appreciation to the RCMP and Emergency staff at the Health Sciences Centre. Glen Lawn Funeral Home 982-7550

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 21, 2010